Simon Schuster Ltd The Mother of All Christmases.

by Milly Johnson

The Mother of All Christmases ABISBOOK Simon Schuster Ltd.

Paperback

About the author

Milly Johnson was born in Barnsley, raised in Barnsley and still lives in Barnsley. She writes about strong women, often having a renaissance, all ages and has just released her 22nd novel Same Time Next Week. Do check out her website for up to date news and appearance dates.

As well as a novelist she is a professional joke writer, performance poet, newspaper and magazine columnist and also after dinner/motivational speaker.

She is on insta as @themillyjohnson, facebook as @millyjohnsonauthor, Twitter as @millyjohnson and a ridiculous presence on TikTok @millyjohnsonauthor. Do give her a follow - even if it's just out of sympathy!

Reviews

[Lenna Lowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely, festive, fun read, although I cried buckets at Palma’s storyline. Perfect bit of escapism. This is the first Milly Johnson book I’ve read and it won’t be the last

[Em · Rating 3 out of 5]

Annie, Palma and Eve all meet at the ‘Christmas Pudding Club’, a new directive started by a forward-thinking young doctor to help mums-to-be mingle and share their pregnancy journeys. Will this group help each other to find love, contentment and peace as Christmas approaches?

The story follows three women on their pregnancy journeys starting in Spring and leading up to Christmas. The Christmas part is very lacking - not enough for me to consider it a festive read. I was most invested in Palma's story - a surrogacy pregnancy agreement falls apart when the couple split up. I really felt for this character throughout the book and wanted a good ending for her. In general, I wasn't super captivated with this book - probably due to the motherhood and pregnancy themes but I can see how this would be a a very enjoyable and highly rated read for any Mum out there (just not at christmas!).

[Michaela Hopkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my goodness! Well, this was a bit of a tear jerker! 😭 It had me sobbing!!

But, oh, how I loved the characters and especially adored the friendship between Palma, Eve and Annie. I would have loved to have been in their Christmas Pudding club when I was pregnant!
For any die hard Milly Johnson fans it definitely has The Yorkshire Pudding club vibes!

A story about three woman expecting Christmas babies and even though it deals with tough topics, this book is filled with the usual Yorkshire humour that you’d expect from Milly Johnson books. I just loved it!

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[nickiknackinoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t know until I read the acknowledgements, that this book’s proceeds will go towards raising funds for Milly’s friend Claire Throssell, who lost her two children in a fire set by her ex husband. This makes this book so special…
I loved the characters, their stories and how this book all came together. Apparently there’s a few crossover characters from other books but ultimately this is a standalone book.
This is definitely a 5* read!!

[Marie Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most heartwarming book I have read this year. A book about friendship and community.
I did find the book predictable and long but all in all, a great read.
Be warned, there is the loss of a baby in here, so if it is something that triggers you, DO NOT PICK IT UP!!

[Bethan Queally · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy Milly Johnson’s Christmas books! I read one around the same time last year, and it really gets me ready for Christmas! Really liked getting to know all of the characters, was not expecting Palma’s story to end the way it did.

[Gail Cullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoilers. I laughed, I cried & and loved this book. Please don't read if you have triggers around baby loss

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to follow, loved this

[Catherine Cain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cracker from Milly Johnson (no pun intended!!)

I love her writing and the gripping stories. A lovely heart-warming Christmas read.

[Louise Ashdown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story of love, friendship and Christmas.

This book has some laugh out loud moments and some sad moments. Overall a good read. Well done Milly Johnson.

[Sharon Lunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an emotional rollercoaster. Tissues required.

[Nicola Leach · Rating 4 out of 5]

another brilliant easy read perfect for Christmas